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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Aleksander Barkov |
| C | Lars Eller |
| W | Jonathan Huberdeau |
| W | Mike Hoffman |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Thomas Vanek |
| D | Mike Matheson |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Ryan Miller |
| Salary | $54,800 |
| Expected Points | 142.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,000 | 23.23 | 2.90 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $9,500 | 19.79 | 2.08 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,300 | 18.39 | 2.22 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,500 | 16.31 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $8,000 | 23.23 | 2.90 |
| David Krejci | BOS | $6,000 | 14.13 | 2.35 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,300 | 9.99 | 2.32 |
| Andreas Athanasiou | TOR | $4,800 | 11.08 | 2.31 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $9,100 | 20.96 | 2.30 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,900 | 19.83 | 2.87 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $8,900 | 18.19 | 2.04 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $8,500 | 17.91 | 2.11 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,400 | 16.29 | 2.55 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $7,700 | 15.15 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,400 | 13.62 | 2.52 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $6,400 | 13.19 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | CHI | $6,900 | 19.83 | 2.87 |
| Filip Zadina | TOR | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
| Thomas Vanek | TOR | $4,200 | 11.13 | 2.65 |
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,400 | 11.27 | 2.56 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,400 | 16.29 | 2.55 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $4,200 | 10.63 | 2.53 |
| Anthony Mantha | TOR | $5,400 | 13.62 | 2.52 |
| Zach Aston-Reese | PHI | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 15.83 | 2.40 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $6,500 | 13.28 | 2.04 |
| Keith Yandle | CHI | $6,100 | 12.39 | 2.03 |
| Torey Krug | BOS | $6,400 | 11.85 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson | CHI | $3,900 | 10.54 | 2.70 |
| Travis Hamonic | CEN | $4,000 | 10.12 | 2.53 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $6,600 | 15.83 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 18.83 | 2.48 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 16.78 | 1.91 |
| Jaroslav Halak | BOS | $8,600 | 15.88 | 1.85 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,000 | 15.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | LA | $7,600 | 18.83 | 2.48 |
| Sam Montembeault | CHI | $7,300 | 14.36 | 1.97 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $8,000 | 15.53 | 1.94 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $8,800 | 16.78 | 1.91 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.